From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has appointed Innocent Idibia a.k.a 2face as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach.
Governor Alia made the appointment yesterday when Mr Idibia paid him a sympathy visit at the Government House, Makurdi.
The governor, who described 2Face as a worthy ambassador of the state, acknowledged his exploits in the global music industry and appreciated his contributions to the vulnerable community through his humanitarian activities.
He expressed confidence that he would bring his wealth of experience and global influence to bear on the appointment.
Governor Alia further lamented the spate of attacks and killings in the state by armed herdsmen and called on the Federal Government and public spirited individual to join hands with the state in addressing the insecurity.
Earlier, Idibia said the visited to condole with the state government over the killings and lend his support where necessary.
He urged well-meaning Nigerians to rally round the governor to overcome the situation.
The music legend disclosed that part of the visit was to intimate the state government and seek for permission to partner with his 2baba Foundation to propagate his humanitarian works.
Head of Communications, 2baba Foundation, Enoch Ocheni, said as a Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations High Commission on Refugees, 2face, through his foundation, would continue to fight for the rights of refugees, provide relief materials and healthcare services for orphanage homes.
He also expressed their willingness to provide water and sanitation where necessary.